Tunisia have reportedly parted ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at Monterrey Stadium on Monday.
According to journalist Romain Molina, Lamouchi’s tenure with the North African nation has come to an end, with official confirmation of his dismissal expected in the coming hours.
The decision makes the 54-year-old the first manager to lose his job during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The heavy loss to Sweden proved to be the tipping point for the Tunisian Football Federation. Concerns had already been raised about the Carthage Eagles’ preparedness for the tournament after they suffered a 5-0 defeat to Belgium in their final pre-World Cup friendly.
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However, the emphatic defeat against Sweden prompted swift action, with the federation reportedly making moves less than 24 hours after the final whistle.
Sweden made a flying start to the contest, taking the lead after just seven minutes through Yasin Ayari. Alexander Isak doubled the advantage on the half-hour mark to put Graham Potter’s men firmly in control.
Tunisia were handed a lifeline before the break when Omar Rekik found the back of the net to reduce the deficit and give his side renewed hope heading into halftime.
Any hopes of a comeback were extinguished in the second half as Sweden added three more goals. Viktor Gyökeres, Mattias Svanberg, and Ayari, who completed his brace, were all on target as the Scandinavian side cruised to a comprehensive 5-1 victory.
The result leaves Tunisia rooted to the bottom of Group F, with the North African nation the only team in the group yet to register a point. Japan and the Netherlands played out a 2-2 draw, leaving both sides in second and third place respectively with one point each.
Tunisia will now look to resolve their managerial situation ahead of their next Group F fixture against Japan, scheduled for Sunday, June 21
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